Description

Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia pee wee

 

 

Pee Wee is an oakleaf hydrangea cultivar which is most noted for its compact size (typically grows to 3-4 tall and 3 wide). It is an upright, deciduous shrub with a rounded habit. Pee Wee differs from the species in that it grows much smaller with smaller leaves and smaller flower panicles, and has a more restrained habit with less frequent suckering. Elongated, pyramidal panicles of mostly sterile flowers appear in early summer and bloom for 6-8 weeks. Flowers emerge white, gradually fade to pink and turn brown by late summer with good persistence of the brown seed panicles into winter. Distinctive, deeply-lobed, somewhat coarse, deep green, oak-like leaves (to 5 long) turn attractive shades of bronze, maroon and purple in autumn. Mature stems exfoliate to reveal a rich brown inner bark which is attractive in winter.

 

Mature Height : 3-4 Feet

Mature Width : 2-3 Feet

Exposure : Full sun to shade

Hardiness Zones : 5-9